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We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health. Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure. Blood pressure: 160/90 1. Using the blood pressure chart published by the American Heart Association, would Fred’s blood pressure be considered...

List the two key hormones that are responsible for increasing and decreasing hunger and explain the role of each. Gherlin – hormone produced in the stomach that increases hunger. Leptin – hormone produced by fat cells that decrease hunger. List two examples of Environmental external forces that can influence eating habits and comment on your personal experience with each of them. Economics, Lifestyle, Cultural/Religious Beliefs, Local Environment 1. is the internal drive to find and...

Question 1 Multiple Choice: Which type of diffusion can move substances down concentration gradients utilizing a transporter? Active transport Ouranic Facilitated diffusion Correct Question 2 Match the component of the Gl tract with its function: Esophagus Passageway for food Stomach Hold volume of food and mec Small intestine Site of digestion and absorpe

Question 1 4/4 pts True or False. If False, explain why it is false. Vitamins help to regulate and support a variety of processes including digestive processes, absorption and being an energy source. Your Answer: False, vitamins are a key component of metabolism but are not the source of energy False, Vitamins help to regulate and support a variety of processes including digestive processes, absorption and metabolism. OR Vitamins are not an energy source for cells.

Question 1 2 / 2 pts We will continue to evaluate Fred and his health in this second case study. From the first case study: Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred Downloaded by Peterson () lOMoARcPSD| Biod 121 Case Study Module 2 has a base salary but depends on sales for commission. He has a limited income and attempts to use finances wisely. Due to his schedule, he h...

Question 1 2 / 2 pts Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred has a base salary but depends on sales for commission. He has a limited income and attempts to use finances wisely. Due to his schedule, he has few Downloaded by Peterson () lOMoARcPSD| Biod 121 Case Study Module 1 friends and little leisure time. He relays that he has been diagnosed with high blood pressure ...

If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? 9 grams of carbohydrates x 4 = 36 kcal 1 gram of protein x 4 = 4 kcal 12 grams of fat x 9 = 108 kcal total = 148 kcal If you ate the fudge brownie, you would consume 148 calories. If a fudge brownie has 22 grams of carbohydrates, 2 gram of protein and 16 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? 22 grams carbohydrates x 4 = 88 kcal 2 grams protein x ...

benefits of exercise increased utilization of fat for muscle fuel, increased cardiovascular function, reduced stress, lower blood pressure, weight loss/control, reduced risk of certain cancers, improved sleep, improved immune function, improved blood glucose control, slowing of the aging process, and an improved self-image Healthy People 10-year initiative (2000): reducing adults who don't exercise, double adults are active 30+ minutes daily, increase adults who use resistance exercise...

essential vitamins 13 vitamins that animal cells need but can't synthesize found in both plant and animal sources vitamins produced by the body vitamin K and biotin (gut flora) vitamin D (skin) vitamin A (from beta carotene) niacin (tryptophan) two criteria for vitamins 1. must be consumed in the diet to maintain health. 2. symptoms of deficiency occur in its absence enrichment adding nutrients back that have been lost to processing fortification adding nutrient not naturally pres...

Due No due date Points 100 Questions 25 Time Limit 60 Minutes Requires Respondus LockDown Browser Name at least 2 examples of when negative energy balance occurs. Your Answer:when you are consuming less energy than you are expending, ie when diet/exercising to lose weight, when in a sick or diseased state, someone with an eating disorder During illness or trauma that affects appetite or intake, healing, or as an intentional weight loss strategy.